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Photos by Christopher Cawley Forest Service crews with aircraft and heavy equipment are working with volunteer fire departments on a fast moving wildfire off Mangum Road in Evergreen. The fire threatened several structures and vehicles at one point, and has moved into a heavily wooded area. We have reached out to the N.C. Forest Service for more information. The entire area is currently at extremely high risk for...
Photos by Christopher Cawley Firefighters and the Forest Service are working to contain a wildfire off Bud Stephens Road this afternoon (Wednesday). The blaze was referred to as a “full on forest fire” by the Forest Service around 4:30 p.m. In addition multiple fire departments, the NCFS has deployed heavy equipment to prevent the fire from impacting a nearby farm. City and county emergency officials, along with the...
Breaking news Firefighters have contained an out of control grass and debris fire on Whitehall Road has threatened a shed and a home. Radio traffic indicates firefighters from Hallsboro, North Whiteville, Welches Creek, Whiteville, and Lake Waccamaw are on the scene. City and county emergency officials, along with the N.C. Forest Service, warned this morning that today (Feb. 26) would be a high danger fire day in Columbus...